Updates

Updates from service providers and the WIN Hamilton team

WIN Hamilton has now been in operation for over a year. We can gladly report that almost 40 service providers and programs are listed on WIN Hamilton with over 210 registered users.

At this time we are asking WIN Hamilton users to share their thoughts on how WIN Hamilton can be improved. The following survey will take only 5 minutes of your time and will be extremely useful as we plan for further developments.

On January 27th the Skills Development Flagship committee will meet to discuss the utility and possible upgrades to the WIN Hamilton site. The feedback gathered from this survey will remain confidential and be presented at this meeting.

When was the last time the details of your organization were reviewed on WINHamilton.ca?

Has your organization added new services to the roster? Has client eligibility changed? Have you recently relocated? Refining these details will ensure WINHamilton.ca users can effectively connect people to services in our community.

In an effort to ensure all information is kept up-to-date, WINHamilton.ca sends out quarterly reminders to prompt you to review! November 30th is the deadline for updates, after this time your organization will receive a phone call to follow up. Visit WINHamilton.ca today to make necessary changes.

Interested in finding out which occupations are in demand? Or the unemployment rate for the Hamilton CMA?

Each month HTAB distributes their “Workforce Survey” to Hamilton employers inquiring about changes in their workforce. Information on the number of jobs lost, gained and occupations have been collected. To view the results of this month’s survey, click here.

Additionally, is your organization hosting an event, workshop, or looking to hire career professionals? WIN Hamilton wants to help promote your organization’s next event or job posting. With over 220 users registered with WIN Hamilton, promoting your next event couldn’t be easier. Send an email to admin@winhamilton.ca and give us the details!

Each month the Hamilton Training Advisory Board distributes their “Workforce Survey” to Hamilton employers. This survey is intended to gather local information on employment growth/declines, occupational demands, as well provide labour force characteristics such as employment and unemployment rates for the previous month.

This past month’s Workforce Survey reveals that a total of 13 jobs had been created, both full and part time, while the number of jobs lost was 5, for a net gain of 8.

Interested in finding out which occupations are in demand? Or the unemployment rate for the Hamilton CMA?

Each month the Hamilton Training Advisory Board distributes their “Workforce Survey” to Hamilton employers. This survey is intended to gather local information on employment growth/declines, occupational demands, as well provide labour force characteristics such as employment and unemployment rates for the previous month.

This month’s Workforce Survey reveals that a total of 13 jobs had been created, both full and part time, while the number of jobs lost was 5, for a net gain of 8.

Interested in finding out which occupations are in demand? Or the unemployment rate for the Hamilton CMA?

As you are all aware, July 31st marks the beginning of Employment Ontario’s new approach to employment services. With this being said – many changes are underway and WIN Hamilton needs your help to keep records up-to-date!

At this time, we ask that all organizations take a moment to review the current information being shared on WIN Hamilton; paying specific attention to services, requirements, and location. If you have any questions on how to add / delete information, send an email to admin@winhamilton.ca.

Also, if you haven’t already completed the WIN Hamilton survey – do it now! To ensure WIN Hamilton is working for you, we need your feedback. The survey will only take a minute of your time and will be extremely valuable to the operation of this site. Click here to complete the survey.

As a registered user of WINHamilton.ca, you are aware of what WIN Hamilton is. It’s an online application where local employment organizations provide and can access information about Hamilton’s labour market.

This site was created through consultations with career professionals FOR career professionals. WIN Hamilton only works if it’s working for you. So give us some feedback – we’d love to hear from you!

Do you have a client interested in the skilled trades? Not sure where to find relevant, local information? Look no further!

In partnership with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, HTAB has released four labour market information guides.

The guides include information on industrial, motive power, service and construction sector occupations. Each guide contains information on the steps to apprenticeship, and occupational profiles which contain detailed facts on responsibilities of the job, the education and training that is required, wage rates, and examples of local employers, etc.

Has your organization added new services to the roster? Has client eligibility changed? In an effort to ensure all information is kept up-to-date, WINHamilton.ca will be sending quarterly reminders to prompt you to review!

We ask that you take a few minutes to visit the WIN Hamilton site and review your organization’s information; paying close attention to service information, eligibility, and location. April 12th is the deadline for second quarter reviews. Visit WINHamilton.ca today to make necessary changes.

In addition, it is our hope that WIN Hamilton will be used by all service providers in the Hamilton area. To do this, we need your help! First, when you visit WIN Hamilton, check that all staff are signed up to use this application. To add staff to your organization’s profile, please contact admin@winhamilton.ca, and an account will be created. Second, WIN Hamilton offers FREE training sessions for organizations interested in learning how to use this application. Contact WIN Hamilton today to get registered!

Now that we’ve all settled into the New Year, it’s time to get back to WIN Hamilton!

Having received much positive feedback from our launch event in October, we would like to remind organizations about the useful features this site has to offer. From GIS maps which highlight trends in unemployment rates, educational attainment, age; to detailed information of providers and services in the Hamilton area, WIN Hamilton has been designed to better assist service providers connect clients to appropriate services in our community.

We want your feedback! Give us your opinion on how WIN Hamilton is working for you and your organization. Tell us what you like, what has been useful and how we can improve this application.

Have you ever wondered about Hamilton’s demographic profile. The new GIS (geographic information system) maps recently added to WINHamilton.ca presents a snapshot of Hamilton by highlighting trends in unemployment rate, educational attainment, age, immigration and much more in the Hamilton area. Visit WINHamilton.ca today and click on the maps button to learn more about the makeup of Hamilton.

We would like to thank the Social Development and Early Childhood Services Division, Community Services Department, City of Hamilton for providing this information.

Don’t forget to register your organization for training so you can take full advantage of the WIN Hamilton application. Send an email to admin@winhamilton.ca to get registered today!

When was the last time the details of your organization were reviewed on WINHamilton.ca?

Has your organization added new services to the roster? Has client eligibility changed? Have you recently relocated? Refining these details will ensure WINHamilton.ca users can effectively connect people to services in our community.

In an effort to ensure all information is kept up-to-date, WINHamilton.ca will be sending quarterly reminders to prompt you to review! November 30th is the deadline for first quarter reviews. Visit WINHamilton.ca today to make necessary changes.

Is your organization hosting an event, workshop, or looking to hire career professionals?

Let WIN Hamilton help promote your next event or job posting!

Not only does WIN Hamilton assist in connecting people to services, WIN Hamilton can help you promote upcoming events. With over 140 registered users on WINHamilton.ca, spreading the word to your colleagues could not be easier. Simply email admin@winhamilton.ca to receive the necessary form, fill it out and send back. Event details will be posted on our site within one business day and emailed to our full database on a weekly basis!

Last week I attended the EARN meeting to promote the WINHamilton October 8 launch event (today!). At the meeting, I heard from one service provider that two clients had been referred to her via the WINHamilton network. One of them had been bouncing around in the system for several months before an employment counsellor helped him connect to the appropriate specialized service. How did the counsellor know about the service? Via WINHamilton! We are starting to see the fruits of our labour on this community project. Sarah Wayland